₦airaland Forum

Let's think about it Gumi might actually be right for once. Why are we letting a foreign power bomb our soil under the guise of "protecting Christians"? This is how it starts. Today it's Sokoto, tomorrow it might be Aso Rock. Nigeria is not a colony!



Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has vehemently and publicly condemned the Christmas Day airstrikes that were carried out by the United States military forces in Sokoto State. He expressed deep outrage and strong disapproval of the military action, highlighting the negative consequences and raising serious concerns regarding the impact of such operations on the local population and regional stability.

The strikes, which were personally announced by US President Donald Trump, targeted alleged ISIS camps. Trump claimed the operation was a response to the "slaughtering of Christians." While the Nigerian government confirmed it cooperated with the US for these "precision hits," Sheikh Gumi is singing a different tune.

"Unclean Hand[/b]s" and [b]Sovereignty Writing on his Facebook page, Gumi argued that while fighting terrorists is an Islamic obligation, it should not be done by foreign powers. He questioned the US's motives, suggesting their involvement would only attract "anti-US forces" and turn Nigeria into a "theater of war."

Key Points from Gumi's Statement:

Alternative Allies: He urged the Federal Government to immediately halt military ties with the USA and instead seek help from "neutral" countries like China, Turkey, and Pakistan.

The Religion Angle: Gumi described the strikes in Sokoto—a 90% Muslim area—as a "harbinger neo-Crusade war against Islam." He questioned why the US is focused on Sokoto while the real threat, according to him, is in Maiduguri.

2027 Politics: He warned that this military cooperation is a violation of sovereignty and will become a major discourse in the 2027 general elections.

Call for Proof: He challenged residents of the affected villages to upload videos and photos of any civilian casualties (collateral damage).

What the Government Says:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintained that the strikes were a result of "structured security cooperation" and were conducted with full respect for Nigeria's sovereignty to tackle the persistent threat of terrorism

Let's discuss:

Is Gumi right that we should dump the US for China or Turkey?
Does the US "protecting Christians" claim polarize Nigeria, as Gumi says?
Between the US Tomahawk missiles and Gumi's "ground forces" approach, which one will actually end banditry?

Gumi your days are numbered

DSS should have invited this man for questioning a long time ago. Always defending them. Now that the US is involved, all these "negotiators" are panicking.

Mrfixitt:
Gumi your days are numbered